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NFL Power Rankings, Week 12: Nick Foles has Philadelphia Eagles on the rise

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Nick Foles probably isn't the type of quarterback Chip Kelly had in mind to run his system in Philadelphia, but the second-year pro has thrown 16 touchdowns and zero interceptions in five starts.
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2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1)As expected, the Chiefs struggled a bit playing from behind. They lack the offensive firepower to rally from a double-digit deficit. (Last week: 1)

3. Seattle Seahawks (10-1)Percy Harvin returned a kickoff 58 yards. He might offer more of a contribution this season than originally expected. He played just 19 snaps on offense, but that should increase steadily. (Last week: 3)

4. New Orleans Saints (8-2)A gutty win over the 49ers. The Saints tied the game late in the fourth quarter, got an authoritative defensive stand on San Francisco's next possession, then drove to kick a game-winning field goal as time expired. (Last week: 4)

5. Carolina Panthers (7-3)A statement win for Cam Newton, playing turnover-free football and leading a game-winning drive against New England. (Last week: 6)

6. New England Patriots (7-3)Questionable decision by the officials to pick up the flag at the end of the game. Luke Kuechly clearly impeded Rob Gronkowski's ability to come back to the ball. (Last week: 5)

7. Indianapolis Colts (7-3)Andrew Luck is about as calm and cool as they come when playing from behind. (Last week: 9)

9. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)Colin Kaepernick's encore season continues to be a disappointment, but getting Michael Crabtree back in the next few weeks should help. (Last week: 7)

10. Detroit Lions (6-4)Partially lost in the fake field goal fiasco was how brutal the secondary continues to play. (Last week: 8)

11. Chicago Bears (6-4)After Detroit's stumble, the Bears are right back in the thick of things in the NFC North. Backup quarterback Josh McCown will continue to lead the way as Jay Cutler has already been ruled out for next Sunday's game against St. Louis. (Last week: 11)

12. Dallas Cowboys (5-5)Bye. (Last week: 13)

13. Arizona Cardinals (6-4)Michael Floyd would probably love to play Jacksonville every week. The second-year receiver exploded for 193 yards in the win. (Last week: 14)

14. Philadelphia Eagles (6-5)Nick Foles didn't throw a touchdown, but he racked up nearly 300 yards and still doesn't have an interception this year. (Last week: 19)

16. Miami Dolphins (5-5)Cornerback Brent Grimes is making himself a lot of money. He'll be a free agent at season's end and has been one of the game's best at the position coming back from an Achilles injury. (Last week: 20)

17. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-6)Antonio Brown is the truth. The NFL's leader in receptions used his speed and elusiveness to help Pittsburgh bury the Lions. (Last week: 23)

18. New York Giants (4-6)Look who has won four in a row. Eli Manning has thrown just two interceptions over that stretch and the defense has stepped up. (Last week: 24)

20. San Diego Chargers (4-6)The offense was efficient, but 10 penalties, including one that took away a touchdown, killed the Chargers against the Dolphins. (Last week: 16)

21. Cleveland Browns (4-6)The Browns were pretty good for three quarters against the Bengals, but gave up a staggering 31 points in the second quarter. (Last week: 17)

22. Baltimore Ravens (4-6)The defending Super Bowl champs might have to win out to get back to the postseason. (Last week: 18)

23. Buffalo Bills (4-7)Buffalo's talented running back duo couldn't get going against the Jets, but rookie E.J. Manuel had no problems carving up New York's secondary. (Last week: 26)

24. St. Louis Rams (4-6) Bye. (Last week: 21)

25. Tennessee Titans (4-6)The Titans watched a double-digit halftime lead evaporate before the offense even played a snap in the third quarter thanks to a fumbled kickoff. (Last week: 22)

26. Oakland Raiders (4-6)Matt McGloin did his best job to create a QB controversy, throwing three touchdowns with no picks in a win over Houston. (Last week: 28)

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-8) It doesn't seem to matter who lines up in the backfield behind Tampa Bay's offensive line. Bobby Rainey went off for 163 yards and two scores against Atlanta this weekend. (Last week: 30)

28. Washington Redskins (3-7) Down 17-0 at the half to Philadelphia, Washington had just four yards net passing. (Last week: 25)